Tartan 365 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a used Tartan 365 means looking at a modern performance cruiser aimed at couples and independent sailors, with production by Tartan Yachts starting in 2020. Tim Jackett's design carries a carbon rig and advanced composite build that distinguish her from older mid-30s cruisers, and the used Tartan 365s reflect that contemporary pedigree rather than legacy wear patterns.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 365's two-cabin layout is consistent across the used Tartan 365s: owner's berth forward, salon with a centerline drop-leaf table and settees either side, aft-port galley with generous counters, and a full nav station opposite. A guest double abaft the companionway to port and a starboard head with stowage behind round out the plan, with berths for six to seven. Light-cherry was seen on the reviewed example, but teak and maple remain interior options, so buyers will encounter both. The two steering pedestals and clean deck with control lines led aft suit short-handed sailing.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Commonly fitted equipment on the used market centers on energy and steering independence. Lithium batteries and an inverter are commonly fitted, supporting extended anchorages without generator reliance, while a bow thruster and autopilot commonly appear to ease docking and long passages. Air conditioning is also commonly fitted for climate comfort. The standard carbon-fiber mast and boom are Tartan-made, and an optional Leisure Furl boom may be present as an owner-chosen mainsail handling upgrade; Sobstad sails, Harken hardware, and Raymarine electronics are typical.
What to Inspect
The one documented handling issue concerns the headsail furling-line cam cleats, which sit along the lifelines just outside the port cockpit coaming and can be inadvertently released during tacks. Inspect those cleats and their lead routing for chafe or accidental release, and confirm the furling lines are secured cleanly. Otherwise, review the infused hull and deck penetrations through solid-glass windows and the aluminum backing plates at hardware mounts for any moisture intrusion around through-decks.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Tartan 365 is typically found in the United States. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm the rig is the carbon CCR with self-tacking jib and reacher, verify lithium and inverter setup if living aboard, exercise the bow thruster and autopilot, and scrutinize the port-side furling-line cleats. A clean example offers a modern, shorthanded-capable cruiser with a refined interior and strong structural pedigree.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Tartan 365. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | 1 | $350,000 | — |
| Sep 25 | 3 | $449,000 | +28.3% |
| May 26 | 3 | $369,000 | -17.8% |
Where they're listed
Tartan 365 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 6.
Country view
6 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $397,000 | 6 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dufour 365 Grand Large | 35.47' | $ 88,355 | 37 | 9 |
| Pilothouse 365 Ketch | 36.42' | $ 32,500 | 30 | 8 |
| Tartan 3500 | 35.17' | $ 98,000 | 27 | 6 |
| Tartan 4000 | 40.67' | $ 299,500 | 22 | 0 |
| Tartan 3400/345 | 34.42' | $ 179,900 | 19 | 10 |
| Tartan 4300 | 43.08' | $ 362,500 | 18 | 7 |
| Pearson 365 | 36.42' | $ 29,000 | 12 | 1 |
| Tartan 395 | 39.5' | $ 535,000 | 11 | 3 |
| Dean Catamarans 365 | 36.75' | $ 87,391 | 10 | 2 |
| Tartan 365You are here | — | $ 397,000 | 6 | 0 |
| Alubat Ovni 365 | 39.17' | $ 216,130 | 6 | 3 |